Assistance in mine clearance : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
1997
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SymbolA/RES/52/173
TitleAssistance in mine clearance : resolution / adopted by the General Assembly.
Other titles
Assistance in mine clearance
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Summary
Expresses its appreciation to Governments and regional organizations for their financial contributions to the Voluntary Trust Fund for Assistance in Mine Clearance and other demining programmes, and appeals to them to continue this support through further contributions; stresses the importance of international assistance for the care and rehabilitation, and social and economic reintegration of mine victims; emphasizes the important role of the UN in the effective coordination of activities related to mine clearance, awareness and assistance, including those by regional organizations, in particular activities related to standards, technological development, information and training, and encourages the Secretary-General to develop further a comprehensive mine-clearance strategy, taking into consideration the impact of the landmine problem on the process of rehabilitation, reconstruction and development, with a view to ensuring the effectivess of assistance in mine clearance by the UN; urges Members States, regional organizations, governmental and non-governmental organizations and foundations to continue to extend full assistance and cooperation to the Secretary-General and to provide him with information and data as well as other resources that could be useful in strengthening the coordination role of the UN in the field of mine awareness, training, surveying, mine detection and clearance, scientific research on mine-detection and clearance technology and information on and distribution of medical equipment and supplies.
Action note1997-12-18
Vote summary
Adopted without vote, 76th meeting
Meeting record
A/52/PV.76
Date[New York] : UN, 19 Feb. 1998.
Description
5 p.
Notes
Adopted at the 76th plenary meeting, 18 Dec. 1997.